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Resources

Legal

Business Asset Purchase in the U.S. | Buying assets or an on-going business, or some or all of its assets, from a company while it is in Chapter 11 can be an excellent way of acquiring valuable assets free and clear of liens, claims, encumbrances and other interests.Learn more.

Employment Law | We frequently work with Canadian companies that are embarking upon or expanding their U.S. activities. During our initial meeting with the principals of such a company, we turn to the topic of employment law. I like to preface the discussion of that topic by saying "Now I'm going to make you smile."Learn more.

Incorporating in the U.S. | Tapping into U.S. markets may be a sound business strategy to help grow your Canadian company, but as you make your plans, it is important to understand the legal landscape, as well as the geographic one.Learn more.

Importing Goods into the U.S. | Canadian companies with U.S. subsidiary or branch operations may be importing into the U.S. directly from overseas suppliers, as well as from Canadian parent and affiliated companies.Learn more.

Cannibus at the Border | Changing laws in Ontario and state-level U.S. laws have confused many on how cannibus is to be dealt with at the Can-Am border. It's critical to know what is appropriate. Learn more.

Banking

BankingStandard Credit Products | Commercial credit can vary depending on bank size and target market but most have similar criteria. Learn basic products and terms in the U.S.Learn more.

Safegaurding Your Accounts | In light of recent fraudulent activity reported in the news, it’s a good time to review your internal policies and procedures regarding your bank accounts. Many small businesses have a few trusted employees that are relied upon to help with various business activities, and there is often a lack of segregation of duties.Learn more.

Minimizing your Exposure to Fraudulent Activity | With fraudulent activity on the rise, it’s important to establish internal procedures to guard against fraud and abuse. This article outlines some of the actions you can take to help your company reduce the risks associated with fraud.Learn more.

Business Banking in the U.S. | When considering expanding your business into the United States, you will find that there are many differences in the banking methods observed in the U.S.Learn more.

Cross Border Card Programs | Accepting credit cards from business to business represents one of the fastest growing channels of e-commerce today. A handful of elite Merchant Credit Card Processors can provide business to business card acceptance in both Canada and the United States on a single entry platform.Learn more.

Collecting Receivables in the U.S. | As a business owner operating in the U.S., there are some important things to know when it comes to paying suppliers and collecting funds from customers.Learn more.

Workforce

HR Considerations | If you are a Canadian company looking to expand into the U.S. and you will have U.S. employees, it will be beneficial for you to know the human resources differences between the two countries.Learn more.

Payroll Costs | As a Canadian company moves closer to establishing its first US location, drafting a budget is a key consideration and one that comes with challenges. Even with an estimated hourly wage, a prudent company will want to understand its ‘true cost of employment’.Learn more.

NYS Minimum Wage Increase Schedule | Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing for a gradual increase of the NYS minimum wage. The schedule indicates that as of 2020 minimum wage in the Buffalo Niagara region will be $12.50 for non-exempt workers in industries other then fast food.Learn more.

NYS Paid Family Leave Act | Employers will be required to purchase a Paid Family Leave insurance policy or self-insure. The premium of the policy will be paid for by your employees.Learn more.

Independent Contractor or Employee? | Treating workers as independent contractors has many benefits for employers, including avoiding the cost of payroll taxes and benefits and not having the administrative requirements associated with employees.Learn more.

Termination Pay | The U.S. has at-will employment, and as an employer you have much fewer obligations when terminating an employee.Learn more

Taxes

State Taxes - Are You in Compliance? | States are aggressively looking for taxpayers that are doing business in their state and not filing returns. Rather than wait until your company receives a state tax notice, we recommend that you proactively look at where your company may have state tax return filing requirements. Learn more.

When Does an Employee have Personal U.S. Tax Liability? | The Canada-U.S. Income Tax Treaty provides special rules for Canadian employees who are residents of Canada but work in the United States. Provided the employee is not a U.S. citizen or resident, they will be exempt from U.S. taxation on employment income earned in the United States if:Learn more.

U.S. Congress Passes Tax Extender Package | It’s the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 or, simply, the PATH Act. It does more than just extend expired tax provisions for another year. The bipartisan deal makes about one-third of these tax provisions permanent. An important provision for business owners.Learn more.

Tax Deductions | Meal and entertainment have changed with the federal tax reform. Make sure your policies are up-to-date.Learn more.

New York Tax Reform Benefits Manufacturers | On March 31, 2014 New York State enacted significant changes to reform its corporation tax laws, most of which took effect January 1, 2015. Included in the corporate tax reform are changes that will greatly benefit qualifying New York State manufacturers by reducing the income tax rate to 0% and creating a 20% real property tax credit.Learn more.

Record Retention Timeline for Businesses | Canadian companies expanding into the U.S., should be aware of U.S. policies, procedures and requirements for maintaining records and important documents.Learn more.

Tax Considerations for Entering the U.S. Market | Business savvy Canadians know that their entry into the U.S. market takes more than just crossing the bridge. Business planning that contemplates the intricate tax considerations of border crossing is a must.Learn more.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have an impact on Canadians who own "U.S. source assets."Learn more.

Misc

Foreign Investment Driving Jobs and Growth at Home: New Study by EDC | Export Development Canada released a ground-breaking study that has shed new light on why Canadian companies invest abroad, and the benefits to Canada’s domestic economy. As the survey of 546 Canadian companies demonstrates, investing overseas has led to increased job numbers at home.Learn more.

Don’t be Left Out: Get that NEXUS Card | NEXUS, a joint program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service and the Canada Border Services Agency, provides expedited border-crossing to pre-screened, approved travelers in multiple ways.